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“How are you holding up?”

“Fine,” Kiriko answers you as she lays back in her bed in the nurse's infirmary... a room that is rather packed after the events of your last mission. “I mean... at least I got a few good hits on that demon, right? Not a bad day, if you ask me!”

You turn your head to Mayu, who has been sitting in a chair next to Kiriko's bed since you've arrived. “So, how long have you been here?”

“Only a few hours,” Mayu explains to your surprise. You expected her not to have moved from Kiriko's side since yesterday. “I left for the library this morning in order to pick up a book for Kiriko... but when I asked for a book that Kiriko would appreciate, the librarian simply handed me a pamphlet entitled 'coping with death'.”

“Yeah...” Kiriko giggles, flicking through the pamphlet. “Kaiya also scribbled out all the actual advice and just wrote 'embrace it' over and over again.”

“I wished to be by Kiriko's side by the time she awoke,” Mayu explains. “So I didn't have time to pick up an alternative book.”

“Yeah, so if you can grab something from the library today it'll be much appreciated,” Kiriko smiles. “I think they have a manga section, grab something cool from there.”

“I'll see what I can do,” you reply. You turn your head to see Roka, who is fast asleep and covered in bandages the next bed over. “How's he holding up?”

“Ugh, his snoring sounds like a whale,” Kiriko rolls her eyes. “He's so dang annoying... still, he's recovering. I really should do something nice for the guy, considering he saved my life. I just don't know what I could do for him without him driving me crazy over it...”

You let out a yawn. “Whatever you do, don't take him to dinner. The oaf might get some bad ideas.”

Kiriko looks over to Roka, before nodding. “Right... don't want to give him mixed messages, do I? I already crushed him by turning him down yesterday... don't want to give him any more hope, do I?”

You walk over to the other side of the room, where you see Gado being tended to by Amaya. Kuin is sitting in the chair next to him wearing a cast over her arm, while Anri is standing by the edge of the bed.

“Kuin, I still can't say I understand,” Anri remarks. “I don't remember you ever injuring your arm.”

“That's because I'm not injured!” Kuin explains. “I'm just faking an injury so as not to be separated from my bodyguard! A great dictator always thinks three steps ahead!”

“You know, you wouldn't be in this position if you didn't act so brutish,” Amaya lectures him. “Rushing into danger, throwing yourself into harm's way...”

“But you do get worried about me, right?” Gado smirks. “I'd say that's a win in my book, Blondie.”

Amaya blushes. “T-that's besides the point...”

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“Please do get better,” Anri smiles as she places her hand on Gado's arm. “I was hoping that tonight we could...”

“Do something you're hesitating to say out loud in front of Blondie?” Gado smirks. “Don't worry, Brainiac. I'll be in condition to spend the night with you in no time, just wait.”

Amaya shakes her head and looks away as Anri bids her boyfriend farewell, before approaching you. “Hello, Kazuma.”

“What, no kiss for Gado?” you ask.

“I would prefer he and I kept public displays of affection to a minimum,” she explains. “I do have an air of professionalism to uphold.”

“I really doubt that,” you reply. “Also... have you seen Io? She should be resting up in here, and I was meaning to pay her a visit...”

Anri thinks for a moment. “I believe I passed by her in the hallway on my way here. She was wearing crutches and speeding down the hallway. Seemed she was determined to be somewhere and wasn't going to let her injury stop her.”

You sigh. “Whatever... so, what's new with you.”

Anri places her hand on your arm. “I think I've discovered a new lead in the Yasunari murder case.”

“Oh boy...” you sigh. “You know I still don't believe it was murder. Even if it was, isn't it safe to assume Tsuki did it? You know, the undercover Archdemon who is made of pure evil?”

“I will never assume,” Anri shakes her head. “My mind is open to all possibilities, and all potential killers.”

“Yeah, I know,” you recall. “You were certainly quick to accuse me of killing the guy.”

Anri shakes her head. “Kazuma, I'm very sorry for that. Now, you're one of my closest friends... so much so that you're the only one I can trust with this information.”

“What information?” you ask.

Anri pauses. “I was assisting Takeshi with his janitorial duties earlier in the week, when he allowed me to see the backlog of abandoned items he had found. One of which was a journal with Yasunari's name on it.”

“Cool, so you can read that and figure out if there's any clues from what he wrote in it?” you ask. “You'll be able to put this whole murder thing to rest.”

Anri nods. “Possibly, yes. All lost&found items are sent to a storeroom within Principal Wei's office. I'll need to convince Wei to give me that journal without bringing up the murder case. I would like it if you would assist me in this matter.”

>Sure thing, partner.
>I think you're better off doing it yourself. I'd probably screw it up.
>Give it up, Anri. It's really not worth it.

>>1004650
>>I think you're better off doing it yourself. I'd probably screw it up.
Downer Kaz is down

>I think you're better off doing it yourself. I'd probably screw it up.

>>1004650
>Sure thing, partner.
Dice gods ain't got shit on our social rolls

>>1004650
>I think you're better off doing it yourself. I'd probably screw it up.

>Class 1 has 3 Archdemons in it
>Also a possible murderer
>Still don't tell anyone in charge that could help us
This is why the CIA hate us.

>>1004650
>>Sure thing, partner.
Your my favourite deputy.

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>I think you're better off doing it yourself. I'd probably screw it up.

"That is true..." Anri places a finger to her chin.

You raise an eyebrow. "Wow, thanks for the support. You really are a true friend."

Anri shakes her head. "Sorry if that came across as rude. I was just acknowledging that... well, when it comes to situations that involve you talking, you skills in persuasion are... very lacking. Suffice it to say, you may not be the best at performing this kind of task."

"Then why did you even ask me for my help?" you ask, confused.

"I was hoping that you could provide moral support," Anri replies. "We are friends, after all. Still, your comment leads me to believe that I would be better off convincing Principal Wei on my own."

"Do you have any experience in lying to people?" you ask.

"Plenty," Anri replies almost immediately. "I should get moving, Kaz. Have a nice day, and I'll meet with you again once I've retrieved the journal."

You stretch out, before reaching into your pocket to pull out your phone. A new message.

>From: Mayu
>Kazuma, I would like to inform you that I have decided to postpone my confession towards Kiriko. After the business with Roka Abe yesterday, I feel it would be unfair on Kiriko's emotions to reveal my feelings to her so soon. This decision hurts me, but I feel it is for the best. I would also like to thank you, Kazuma. I appreciate that you are here to listen to my thoughts and fears. Yours truly, Mayu Nakatoni.

For some reason, you were hoping that Mayu would close out her texts with smiley emoticons like Io. On that note... you should probably look for Io, considering she seems to be doing something important when she should be recovering. Perhaps she's in class, which is starting in a few moments despite half the class being in the infirmary. You should also try to grab Kiriko and the other's something to read while they're resting up too...

>Look for Io
>Go to class
>Go to the library

>>1004679
>>Go to the library
Books!

>>1004679
>>Look for Io
She's gonna hurt herself walking around with injuries like that

>>1004679
>Go to class
Gotta study hard and be a good japanese high schooler.

>>1004679
>>Go to the library

>>1004679
>Go to class
I want to go to the library and look for Io too. But lets start here.

>>1004679
>Go to the library

Calling for
>Go to the library
Writing now.

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Going to class would be a real waste of time considering how few will even be attending. Granted, you're sure that Mr. Kudawa would be adamant on studying with exams coming up, but you're really not going to bother with that. Instead, you're going to go grab a book from the library for each of your friends... of course, doing so involves having to come across... her. Never a pleasant occasion.

You make your way to the library to find it... completely empty. Kaiya isn't even sitting at the front desk, and there aren't any signs of her anywhere. It would have at least been nice to get some actual service here, but it's a relief that you don't have to deal with the creepiest person you've ever met.

You begin to wander through the library, searching for books that your friends could enjoy. Let's see... oh, a copy of the Red Mask manga! Kiriko could enjoy that... there's also some action mystery that you're sure Gado will get a kick out of. A fantastical kids book for Kuin, and book about an underdog sporting team for Ukon, and for Io... hmm, there's a book on marketing and a romance novel, you're not sure which she'd enjoy more. You decide to just borrow both anyway, it's not like it'll cost you anything extra.

As you pick up the last book, ready to check them all out, you hear a sudden noise behind you. From the rafters above you, comes a figure, swooping down from above. You spin around, and are shocked to see Kaiya dropping in on you from a rope. No, not a rope... a noose. Thankfully, this creepiness wasn't capped of by her head being through it, but as she leaps to the ground and stares at you, you almost fall flat on your ass in shock.

"Kaiya?! What the hell?!" You cry out. "Why do you have a noose?"

"As decoration," Kaiya explains, before taking a good, long look at you. "You have it."

"I have what?" you ask.

Kaiya approaches closer, backing you into a corner as she begins to sniff the air around you, her face inches from yours. "The stench of death... it's all over you. I like it..."

Kaiya begins to breathe more heavily as she continues to sniff around you.

"Is this making you... excited?" you ask.

"Yes," Kaiya answers bluntly. "Very. You saw them, didn't you? You witness what they could do?"

She must be talking about Tsuki and Taiyo... "Yeah, I did."

"What were they like?" Kaiya asks, gripping onto your shoulders so you can't move out of the corner you're in. "Tell me."

>They were terrifying... power like I've never seen.
>They were tough, but I know I can beat Tsuki.
>Geez, you're a freak.

>>1004710
>please stop

>>1004710
>>They were terrifying... power like I've never seen.

>>1004710
>They were tough, but I know I can beat Tsuki.

>>1004710
>They were terrifying... power like I've never seen.
>They were tough, but I know I can beat Tsuki.
>So long as we train to keep up.
Kaiya is delightfully creepy. Can't wait to see what normal thing she does to balance it out.

Calling for
>They were terrifying... power like I've never seen... but I know I can beat Tsuki.

Writing now.

Heeeeey, I finally caught one of these! Awesome!

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Kaiya lets out a wicked laugh, her breath in your face reeking of meat. "So much overconfidence... it explains the smell of death surrounding you... oozing out of every pore..."

Kaiya leans in closer to you, and in a disgusting display... licks your face. You may want to wash yourself off when this is all through. Her tongue starts to move from just below your right cheek and she doesn't pull away until she reaches your hair. She pulls back and you wipe your face in disgust as she smiles at you with the creepy eyes.

"Delicious."

"What's wrong with you?" you sigh. "You can't just do that to people!"

Kaiya continues to smile as she outstretches her hand. "Books."

Oh yeah... she's still the librarian. You hand the books over to Kaiya who checks them out at the front desk. She hands them back to you, before grabbing a beef bowl from her desk and munching away at it.

With a raised eyebrow, he leave Kaiya to her business, before making your way back to the nurse's office in order to deliver the books to your friends. Io is still missing, but you just leave the books by the bed that's supposed to belong to her. Delivering the manga to Kiriko, her face lights up and she laughs. "Red Mask... very funny. Oh, this chapter has that bug villain in it! I always liked her!"

"Good, have fun," you reply.

"Oh... it's got Pink Mask," Kiriko sighed. "Lamest sidekick ever."

You look over to the still sleeping Roka and laugh to yourself. Your phone buzzes as you step out of the hallway.

>From: Risa
>Hey Kaz, me and Tami are visiting Ninsei's garden! Wanna come help out?

You place your phone into your pocket and let out a sigh. Risa really is adamant in her attempts to make up for her father's actions with the always frumpy Ninsei. She likely wants you to come along just so that she has someone else to handle Ninsei's temper.

>Look for Io
>Go to homeroom
>Meet with Risa and Tami

>>1004751
>>Look for Io

>>1004751
>Look for Io
Find Io, take her back to infirmary, give books back, then we go hang out with Risa and Tami

That's my thoughts at least.

>>1004751
>>Meet with Risa and Tami

>>1004751
>>Look for Io
As much as I like Crit machine and Mom, I'd rather not deal with Ninsei. They can handle him just fine by themselves.

>>1004751
>Meet with Risa and Tami
Kaiya is a top tier waifu.

>>1004751
>Look for Io
>Meet with Risa and Tami
Find Io then get her back to the infirmary, then hang with Risa and Tami.

Also: Kaiya B A D T O U C H

>>1004751
>Meet with Risa and Tami

Rolled 63 (1d100)

>>1004751
>Meet with Risa and Tami
How much of garden are we going to stomp on whilst visiting?

Calling for
>Meet with Risa and Tami
Writing now.

So I'm curious: Who did it for just Tami? I'm kinda leery of Risa, some bad juju. Not as much as BADTOUCH Kaiya, but still.

>>1004775
Nisei, Tami and Risa are all better choices than voting to do anything with Io

>>1004775
I did it for Tami and Ninsei, never seem to learn much about them so voting for the option that kills 2 birds with 1 stone seemed like the smart thing to do.

>>1004779
What's wrong with Io? D:

>>1004780
Eh, I wanted to force Io to lay the fuck down and rest before going, but yeah, that was pretty much my thought process.

>>1004775
I was tempted, Crit Machine is fun but I figured we should find Io just in case. Maybe next time then.

>>1004781
Dont worry, he just has a terminal case of shit taste.
Io best girl.

>>1004785
>Io best girl

Can't believe people have taste this shit

>>1004785
I wouldn't go THAT far, but Io's been nothing but a good friend to Kaz.
(Also Tamibestgurl)

>>1004785
Oh No some one doesn't like something I like! better insult them over the internet waaaa
>>1004781
I could get behind Io if she embraced herself as the Snake
But nooo she had to have a sudden crisis of identity and needed to change, because everyone at her new school was mean to her
Was everyone where she came from before totally cool with her being that way?
Or was this being a shill and tricking people her trying to reinvent herself?
It just doesn't make sense to me

>>1004788
>oh no someone insulted me, it's definitely not cause i insulted others but because they're a bitch

Or maybe the change has to do with her having a stable support network for the first time in her life.

>>1004794
Io a shit

>>1004796
good retort

>>1004797
Io a shit

>>1004788
Or, I dunno, like >>1004794
said, Io needed.... friends? Could it be that simple?

>>1004796
Shakespearean wordplay, this one has.

>>1004796
>>1004799
really working both those brain cells you have eh?

>>1004788
While I believe her change is genuine I don't like how for a good chunk of the quest changed her character completely, she might as well been killed and substitute her for her generous all loving twin sister.
>>1004786
Also Iofags tend to be a little too passionate and end up as obnoxious.

>>1004788
>>1004794
I'm alright with Io but my main problem (which will probably be sorted out in the next couple of Kaz threads) is that despite her being one of our closest "friends" we still don't know anything about her.

Finding out she had a sister was like getting blood out of a stone.

>>1004804
>Iofags tend to be a little too passionate
>>1004796
>>1004799

>>1004806
>getting this asshurt

>>1004794
literally where? What Support network are you talking about? Akihito as school therapist?
Couldn't be Kaz
Kaz has been an absolute shit to her repeatedly and most of Class 1 has been screwed over by her enough they wouldn't be sad if she disappeared
If a part time Therapist and 1 shitty friend where all it the world would be a much nicer place
>>1004804
Thank you for being reasonable
Yea it's exactly this, current Io is a pale imitation of the Io we were introduced to and we are never given much reason and the change wasn't gradual
>>1004806
>>1004803
>>1004797
>Io a shill and a snake but refuses to own up to it and that hurts her character
There is nothing wrong with having character flaws but suddenly ignoring them or acting like they aren't there is just bad and I don't know how you can support that kind of change

'Cmon guys, I didn't rage when I went through the archives and saw you pick Saki, when Akemi and Rei were RIGHT THERE.

Chiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiill

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You make your way out to the courtyard, searching for a while until you come across the clearing of trees that leads into Ninsei's private garden. You don't know for sure why you're bothering to visit. Maybe it's because Risa has already done so much for you that you can't help but try to support her whenever you can. Still, you still aren't looking forward to having to listen to Ninsei being moody and yelling at everyone around him.

"Careful with the stems, Ninsei!" you hear Tami calling out.

When you arrive, you get a good glimpse of Tami on all fours pulling a few of the vegetables from the ground by Ninsei's side. Risa is hunkered down herself, looking on with a smile. You approach Risa and hunker down in turn. "What's going on here? I expected Ninsei to be trying to chase you off."

"He was," Risa whispers back. "But then Tami started talking about his plants, and it turns out the girl has a knack for farming. Should have figured, she's super into nature and survival, should have figured she'd have some knowledge. Either way, Ninsei's too distracted by gardening to even get mad."

"Huh..." you mutter. "Never thought I'd see a Ninsei that wasn't pissed off at everything around him."

"Yeah..." Risa replies, clutching the boxed lunch in her hand. "Still, I don't think it'll last when I start talking to him again."

"At least he's in a better mood," you reply. "Maybe you can get through to him this time?"

"Huh..." Ninsei mutters. "You know Tami... you're not as stupid and incompetent as everyone else."

"Aw, how flattering!" Tami replies. "You know what you should plant sometime. Some nice yams!"

"Ugh, disgusting," Ninsei replies.

Tami gives him a light push. "Oh come on, yams are nice!"

Ninsei raises an eyebrow. "In what dimension?"

Tami pouts and giggles. "Well... I like them. Maybe you should sacrifice one of your four carrot patches for some variety?"

"I like carrots," Ninsei grumbles as he takes a swig from his milk bottle.

"They're getting along," Risa points out. "Better than I thought they would."

"Sounds like they're arguing to me," you reply.

"Yeah, but he's not insulting her," Risa smiles. "That's the important part. They're practically buddies now!"

As Tami and Ninsei continue to debate vegetables, Risa looks down at the boxed lunch. "Man, I'd hate to interrupt their conversation..."

>He won't bite, Risa. Just give him the lunch.
>We should leave them be.

>>1004814
>He won't bite, Risa. Just give him the lunch.

He's not a fucking tiger, jesus christ Risa.

>>1004809
>literally where?
An actual therapist, Kaz stepping up to make sure she didn't leave, Kiriko making sure she was included etc.
>There is nothing wrong with having character flaws but suddenly ignoring them or acting like they aren't there is just bad and I don't know how you can support that kind of change
Because unlike you I can understand when changes make sense.

>>1004814
>>He won't bite, Risa. Just give him the lunch
>Tami likes yams
Yams are delicious, best served mashed up and in the form of one giant Yam.

>>1004813
You got a favorite girl in Class 1?

>>1004819
>Actual Therapist
No
He's a hobby therapist, The only requirement to Work at DGA was to have not died while attending it
Tekina is the only teacher, excluding the ones who the Government Agents brought in to have any actual training

>>1004826
Yeah, Tami and Sae.

>>1004829
Really you're going to argue fucking semantics.

He talks therapy shit and makes people feel better, thats fucking enough in my books.
And seeing as it works for multiple people in the story it seems like it's enough in booker's book's too.

>>1004814
>>He won't bite, Risa. Just give him the lunch.

>>1004833
>>1004829
Dude, he got Ryoji, MASTER DELINQUENT to actually respect him, and open up to him. It's in part due to the laid-back way you played him, but c'mon, Teach deserves respect.

>>1004814
>He won't bite, Risa. Just give him the lunch.
He's totally going to bite

>>1004833
I wasn't aware we were allowed to speak for Booker on things
Must be nice
Now why don't you calm down and let the quest go on without Sperging all over it
New guy asked why I didn't want to vote for Io
Not have an argument over whose interpretation of Bookers writing was less crazy

>>1004814
>We should leave them be.
Don't want to ruin the day with Ninsei REEEEing

>>1004819
That's the point, it doesn't, it is not fair to compare her to Ryoji or Kaz but compare her to Saki, Chihiro, Akio or Isamu, they all had gradual changes and kept most of her quirks.

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Jesus christ what have I started

>>1004845
>If you think this is bad you should join us on the Discord the next time Booker asks us to discuss Io
This is down right Civil in comparison

>>1004845
Discussion, isn't it wonderful? Good taste in Class 1 girls, Sae a best.

>>1004814
>We should leave them be.

>Tami likes Yams
Why did Best Yam have to die?

>>1004842
Im fine with you saying you dont like the character.

Im not fine with you saying the character is bad.

Those are two entirely different things.
>>1004845
Ah don't worry this has been brewing for ages, it would've happened eventually one way or the other.

>That's the point, it doesn't, it is not fair to compare her to Ryoji or Kaz but compare her to Saki, Chihiro, Akio or Isamu, they all had gradual changes and kept most of her quirks.

And what quirks has she lost, her merchant ways? She was literally trying too before her stuff was taken forcefully. Her lying? We still know jackshit.
Just cause we see a more positive side of her doesn't mean the other parts stopped existing.

>>1004849
I don't think I want to, thanks m9

>>1004853
Ayyyyyyyyyy (That it is)

But seriously, Sae is tsundere-aggressive as fuck and it's adorable.

Also Tami is qt murdermachine.

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>He won't bite, Risa. Just give him the lunch.

Risa lets out a sigh. "Somehow, I'm not sure... well, I already made the lunch, no point in wasting it."

Risa slowly makes her way over to Ninsei and taps him on the shoulder. "Hey... I know the talk of Yams is very thrilling, but I did make you this lunch..."

Ninsei stops in the middle of his conversation with Tami and glares at Risa. Slowly, but surely, Ninsei takes the boxed lunch from her hands. "Whatever. Now get out of my face."

Risa smiles a little as she takes a step back and turns to you. "He accepted it. That's progress, isn't it?"

"You've got a positive way of looking at things," you smirk, as Ninsei rises to his feet and dusts himself off.

"Now, I need to get to work, so can you idiots stop crowding around me?" he asks. "Seriously, you'd think I was a damn circus attraction or something."

Tami picks herself up and gives a pat on Ninsei's shoulder, almost causing him to spill his milk. "Sure thing! We should really do this again sometime! Ooh, we could go into town tomorrow and pick up some seeds."

"No yams," Ninsei replies.

"So that's a yes?" Tami smiles.

"Maybe."

Tami skips to join you and Risa as the three of you walk back to the courtyard.

"He's kinda nice," Tami states. "I can see what you mean when you guys call him a grump, but I think there's a pretty cool guy underneath it all."

"I think so too," Risa replies. "The problem is getting him to forgive me for what my father did to him..."

"Leave it to me!" Tami gives a military salute. "When I'm through with him, he'll be the most social man in the entire academy!"

Risa and Tami walk off to class as the bell rings, leaving you to ponder what to do next.

>Look for Io.
>Go to class.

>>1004880
>>Look for Io.

>>1004880
>>Go to class.

>>1004880
>Look for Io.

Get that bitch in bed, she's gonna hurt herself if she's hobbling around school.


(Also, Tami is going the Ninsei route, dammit.)

>>1004880
>Look for Io.
Its time. Stop her from agrivating her injury more and go take her back to Tekina.

>>1004880
>>Look for Io
Might as well, no other options to tempt people right?

>>1004880
Go to class

>>1004857
>>1004857
>She was literally trying too before her stuff was taken forcefully
You mean when she gave away all her shit for free?,not even a 90% sale off come buy my stuff before the feds confiscate it, and when Risa called it for what it was, her trying to use the chance to appear generous for the students, which in itself is not necessarily wrong, she acts hurt.

>>1004880
>Look for Io.
Might as well find her before her leg falls off.

>>1004861
If we're being honest. Its normally not so bad. Discord is actually quite chill most of the time. But I understand the hesitation.

>>1004898
Oh, okay then. I might pop in sometime.

>>1004880
>Go to class.

>>1004893
Why would it be acting hurt instead of actually being hurt? Is it impossible for her to have emotions or something?

>>1004906
I think the only one without emotions is BADTOUCH McGee in the library

God damnit, why'd Hikaru have to go.

>>1004909
Hey at least she is interesting and funny, she lacks the banter but not many people can reach Hikaru's level of banter.

>>1004914
She licked us. She fuckin' licked us. I'll take
1. Low bantz
over
2. B A D T O U T C H

>>1004909
How can you not like Kaiya, she's a top tier prophecy spouting, meat eating, death obsessed librarian waifu.

>>1004917
It's not like Kaz is unfamiliar with giving others the Bad touch

>>1004918
Oh the old "prophecy spouting, meat eating, death obsessed librarian waifu" we need more of this archetype.

>>1004918
That's exactly why I didn't like her. I bet you liked Tharja from Fire Emblem Awakening, too.
>>1004926
Really? When have we given someone the Bad Touch?

'Cmon gaiz, Sae is best girl.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzSREOBOV_Q

Vid related.

>>1004936
Do you not recall Kaz stabbing Mayu and Choking Risa?
I believe those would fall under the "bad touch" category

>>1004936
>Really? When have we given someone the Bad Touch?
You do remember the whole "Magic Mineral fucks with your sanity Kaz" thing started after Kaz stabbed Mayu then strangled Risa for touching the Magic Mineral?

>>1004936
violent-tsuns a shit tho
anyway we already had a good tsun, and that was Saki

>>1004936
Nice taste, actually we haven't teased Sae for a while, should jump at the first chance we get
>>1004947
I think you meant Ryoji.

>>1004944
>>1004946
I meant bad touch in "I wanna fuck you in the ass", not "GIMME MY MINERALS"

>>1004947
Saki's a low-tier tsun. Hardly a tsun at all, more dere than tsun.

>>1004947
Shhhhhh let the new guy like whomever he wants to

>>1004955
fucking rich coming from you mate.

>>1004954
Then Kaiya licking Kaz is any different then how Io act's towards Kaz when she is kissing him on the face?

>>1004936
>likes Sae
>doesn't like Tharja
Anon please your taste can't be this amazing and shit at the same time.

>>1004962
Because Io's not a fucking weirdo. And at least it weren't on the lips.

>>1004965
Sorry mate. I just like those quality tsuns. Never liked the Yans and those weird obsessed chicks.

Oh, I forgot to mention, my backup after Sae and Tami was Kuin. Looks like it's Sae and Kuin now.

FUCKING NINSEI

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>Look for Io.

Io's been wandering around somewhere when she should really be resting along with the others. You can't help but be worried about her, no matter how determined she looked when Anri saw her. You decide to check out the dorms first, in the hopes that Io was just grabbing something from her room before coming back to the nurse's office.

Arriving at the dorms, of course, you bear witness to something you really didn't want to see. Io at what appears to be a marketing stall, sitting in a chair with crutches by her side, and a stack of yen in her hands. As she counts the money with a frown on her face, she lets out a forlorn sigh. As she turns her head, she catches a glimpse of you, and shifts immediately into a warm smile as she beckons you over.

"Hey Kaz, check it out!" she smiles. "You'll be glad to know that business was booming at first break! And I've projected profits to triple during lunch!"

"Io, what is this?" you ask.

Io smirk. "What does it look like? My stall has returned with a vengeance, and boy were people happy to see me! I made more sales today than I did any other break! I think it's a mix of people knowing me better, the stall being gone for a while, and of course the crutches garnering a lot of sympathy buys."

"Io, you're injured," you sigh. "You really skipped out of the nurse's office to sell some of your wares? Couldn't that wait until you were just a little recovered?"

"Time waits for no woman," Io winks. "And you know what they say about time being money! People need their products, Kaz. Just now, Atasuke came to me desperate, hoping I had any of his favourite perfume in stock! If I wasn't running my stall, he'd be sad all day! Is that what you want, Kaz?"

"You're dodging the question," you ask.

Io giggles. "No silly, I'm answering it. This is what I do, Kaz. This is what I enjoy doing, and people find my services helpful. Everyone wins... besides, I'm not that hurt. It's just a leg injury, it's hardly enough to stop me from shifting some goods, right?"

>I guess... just take it easy, okay?
>What's gotten into you today?
>You sound like you're in a rush. Why?

>>1004982
>>You sound like you're in a rush. Why?

what was that about no merchanting again

>>1004982
>I guess... just take it easy, okay?
>What's gotten into you today?

What did we say about the sneaky snek stuff

WHAT DID WE SAY

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>>1004978
>Kuin
Excellent tastes friend
>>1004982
>What's gotten into you today?

>>1004982
>>You sound like you're in a rush. Why?

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>>1004986

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>>1004982
>What's gotten into you today?
Glad the crutches help boost sales Io, you'll need them when your leg falls off after ignoring a massive injury.

>>1004978
>Another KuinFag
I forgive you for having shit taste regarding Kaiya Anon.

>>1004982
>You sound like you're in a rush. Why?
Get ready for that -10 bonus

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>>1004991
I'll admit, I like A FEW creepy girls. Like Wendy from Valkyria Chronicles. But Kaiya's a bit.... touchy-feely.

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>>1004990
Have another Kuin Friend

>>1004982
>I guess... just take it easy, okay?
>What's gotten into you today?
She is qute nervous it seems.

>>1004993
Oh god I forgot about that.

>Roll horribly
>Kaz takes Io's crutches and forces her to hop the rest of the day to prove his point about staying in bed

>>1004998
<3

>>1004982
>>You sound like you're in a rush. Why?
This sounds like it could be accusing, but I don't mean it in that way.

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>>1005004
Happy to indulge you

>>1005012
Makin' me HNNNNNNNG, Cleric.

>>1004982
>You sound like you're in a rush. Why?
>>1005007
Yeah it sounds like it might be a bit harsher than needs if it was worded exactly like that.
Then again it's easy to know why she's in a rush to make her sales, MiB are gonna take her stuff again as soon as they find out.

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>>1005017
HNNNNNNNG, away friend
Just a shame that Kuin isn't as popular as some of the others, and when we do get options to hang out with her they come up against some stiff competition

>>1005026
Yeah, we need to reclaim the Arcade with our GLORIOUS BENEVOLENT DICTATOR.

>>1005026
>Stiff competition

Like what? All I've ever seen Kuin go up against is the lesbian and Risa.

I really like Kuin, but I could never imagine her romantically with anyone.She is firmly Daughteru.

>>1005036
I bet you think the same thing about Akemi and Hoshi. :P

>>1005038
Akemi yes but Hoshi no

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>>1005030
>The Lesbian
........
do you mean Mayu?
>>1005036
Kuin isn't even the youngest girl in class 1
>Kuin's Face When Anon doesn't think she's waifu material

>>1005030
Some anons really like the Mayu pairing apparently.

>>1005026
Well not everyone can be Io and compete againt literally nothing like today.

>>1005041
>>1005042
Yeah, I don't understand it. Mayu's clearly goin' after big sis.

>>1005041
That made me want to hug a fictional character. Dammit.

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>>1005046
Shhhhh everything will be just fine friend
You can trust your most Glorious and Benevolent Dictator

>>1005058
I really miss Kuin. We need to hit the arcade with her. Maybe alone, this time. Buuuut, knowing Gado, he'll not let her out of sight unless we can do some convincing.

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>You sound like you're in a rush. Why?

Io raises an eyebrow. "A rush? Kaz, I think you're imagining things. I'm just busy with business. Plus, I don't want to be holed up in that depressing nurse's office all day... I wanted to get up and do something useful."

"You need your rest," you reply. "I was worried about you when you weren't there this morning."

"You were?" Io asks. "Well... of course you were, I expect you to be worried about your friends."

"Exactly," you sigh. "Promise me you'll get back there soon? I left some books by your bed to read."

"Oh really?" Io smiles. "What books?"

You pause. "Well, one's called 'Twelve Small Steps to Make Big Business'..."

"And the other?" Io asks.

You sigh. "The Lusty Innkeeper: A tale of sordid romance."

Io giggles. "Oh, my favourite. Thank you, Kaz."

"No problem," you laugh back. "Anything for a friend, right? Just... promise me you'll get some rest soon, okay?"

"Promise," Io smiles. "And Kaz..."

Io looks up at you as she places a strand of hair behind her ear. "I'm sorry."

"Sorry for what?"

Io pauses. "I'm sorry, Kaz."

"Okay..." you mutter, confused, as you make your way back to the school building.

You wander through the corridor, before being touched on the shoulder by someone behind you. You turn in surprise to see Atasuke grinning before you.

"Oh, calm down Kazuma!" he chuckles. "It's only myself!"

"Oh... sorry," you mutter. "Maybe you should try... you know... not sneaking up on me?"

Atasuke laughs. "Oh, my sincerest apologies! I just couldn't help but notice you having a most delightful conversation with the most wondrous Io Tanaka!"

"Yes, and?"

"You cannot fool me, Kazuma!" Atasuke wags his fingers. "A handsome man like you, a gorgeous woman such as her, surely the two of you are on the cusp of a steamy and thrilling romance."

"I can assure you we're not," you sigh. Damn, this guy assumes this with everyone, doesn't he?

Atasuke eyes you up. "Ah, but I can tell where a man's gaze lies. You may not be coiling yourself around miss Tanaka under the covers just yet, but you have given it thought, yes?"

"Not really," you reply. "I don't put much thought to that stuff."

"You expect me to believe that?" Atasuke smirks. "A healthy young male such as yourself? You wish to embrace her in the throes of passion, don't you?"

>No. Leave me alone.
>Me and Io are just friends, nothing more.
>Sure, I've thought about it... but it doesn't mean anything.

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>>1005078
Gado's stuck in the Nurses office being fussed over by Anri and Amaya
I'm sure we could take Kuin into town to pick up some get well gifts and cards

>>1005083
>>Me and Io are just friends, nothing more.

>>1005083
>>Me and Io are just friends, nothing more.
FriendZone powers activate

>>1005083
>Sure, I've thought about it... but it doesn't mean anything.

>>1005083
>Me and Io are just friends, nothing more.
Oh no, he's going to use his perfume on us isn't he?

>>1005083

>Me and Io are just friends, nothing more.

She's pretty, but right now, she's bro-tier. Nothing more.

>>1005085
SNEAKY KAZ POWERS ACTIVATE.

>>1005083
>>Me and Io are just friends, nothing more
No thoughts empty mind.

>>1005083
>Me and Io are just friends, nothing more.
Someone get Atasuke a drink, he's thirsty as fuck.

>Me and Io are just friends, nothing more.

I know Io's interested in us, and I just want to remain friends with her, but DAMN, she got shot down. I thought there would be at least SOME contention among the fags here.

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>>1005113
It has been a fairly solid consensus that Kaz is not even remotely ready for anything resembling a Romantic relationship

>>1005083
>Me and Io are just friends, nothing more
Noble confidant her Kaz.

>>1005083
>Me and Io are just friends, nothing more.
I was wondering where bestboy had gotten too, been a while since he put in an appearance.

>>1005113
Oh If Kaz ends up with anyone (which he shouldnt) it should be Io, but thats not what he'd say now.

>>1005120
>>1005125
True. But I want the endgame to be Sae or Kuin.

>>1005125
I think you mean Mayu

Kaz will end up alone because he is spineless basically, everyone in his class is doing something about relationships except him.

>>1005132
B-but we already got a tsun

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>>1005132
Then you better Vote for it friend or it is less likely to happen

>>1005137
What tsun? Maya? She's a kuu.

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>>1005141
>Maya
Maya has been dead since before the events of DGA started Friend
She was that Girl that EdgeLord Raiden was in love with
And they probably mean Saki being Tsun for Ryoji in Season 1

>>1005134
This. A KazxIo relationship would be boring, as in it wouldn't change that much from what we have right now. A KazxMayu brings a lot of new potential for both of them.

>>1005142
Shit, Mayu.

But Saki is a low-tier tsun. With Sae, we can get a high-tier tsun.

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>Me and Io are just friends, nothing more.

Atasuke pouts. "Aw, that's no fun at all!"

"Sorry to disappoint you," you reply.

Sure, Io's an attractive girl, and the two of you are close friends, but that's where it ends. You've never seen Io as anything more than that. Your relationship with her is completely platonic... the big question for you is whether or not Io sees it that way. After all, she's constantly flirting with you and expressed interest in the romantic... and of course there was yesterday, when she admitted to trying to kiss you... but that was the heat of the moment. Io herself said that the two of you were better off as friends, and you're one to agree with her. You just hope you don't have to coldly turn her down in the future because of this.

"Still... the two of you would make a very attractive couple," Atasuke smirks devilishly. "Then again... you would make an attractive couple with most."

Atasuke grins with lewd thoughts on his mind, as you have no choice but to let out a sigh. "Yeah, yeah... whatever. Look, I told you I'm not interested in that stuff right now. "

"Mark my words, Kazuma!" Atasuke dramatically declares. "One day you will know the pleasures of an intimate romance!"

"Maybe," you reply as you walk away. "But not now."

You make your way through the halls before you check your phone to see you've received a new message.

>From: Chuichi
>Hey pal! I'm chilling up on the roof, you wanna join me for a quick chat?

You can see that you're not the only person avoiding class today. Hell, just about everyone seems to be doing it. The classroom might only be inhabited by Makoto, Hanako and Mai by this point.

>Go to Class
>Meet with Chuichi
>Wander around campus

>>1005146
So what do you want to do, fuck her straight? That's not how this works.

>>1005152
>Meet with Chuichi

Why the hell not, 'aint got nothing better to do.

>>1005152
>>Meet with Chuichi
there are no strings on him

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>>1005152
>>Go to Class
Chance to finally interact with Hanako
>>1005155
No we want to be a supportive friend while she deals with being rejected by Kiriko and watch that relationship grow over time

>>1005152
>Meet with Chuichi
Let's hang out with the based Puppetmaster.

>>1005152
>Go to Class
A losing battle but we might have a chance to start a social link with Hanako

>>1005155
She is not a lesbian. She is Kirikosexual, and that won't last for long.

>>1005165
>>1005160
Riiiiiiiight.

And this coming from the people who are choosing the ditz over Brosuke.v2.

>>1005149
Could have been even better if she was a Gundere
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTstl8FU3pg

Since when is mayu a lesbian?

>>1005170
But isn't she already?

She's hot, a tsun, got DAKKA.... what more do you want?

>>1005152
>Meet with Chuichi

>>1005175
Literally since Episode 1.

>>1005152
>Meet with Chuichi

>>1005175
Since she wanted to bang Kiriko.

>>1005152
>>Meet with Chuichi

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>>1005167
>Brosuke.v2
You mean the unfunny guy who rides a skateboard and builds puppets of murdered kids?
Who is totally the murderer

>Ditz
that's pretty mean friend
What did Hanako ever do to you?

>>1005196
Hey, he's pretty chill. He just is a tryhard when it comes to humor. If he cut that out, he'd be a pretty cool guy.

Although the puppets are kinda creepy.

And Hanako is a ditz. It's not that big a deal. She's clumsy, airheaded, and more likely to make everything even more complicated for Kaz. She's likeable otherwise.

>>1005196
But don't you realise that her clumsiness is a ruse so she can cover up all her failed assassinations?

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>>1005201
The Whirling Dervish or Destruction only uses her powers for good

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>Meet with Chuichi

Hanging out on the roof sure beats attending an almost empty classroom. You make your way up the steps and out onto the rooftop, to see Chuichi lying back, his hands behind his head, looking up at the sky.

"Taking it easy, I see..." you call out, grabbing his attention as you approach him.

"Yep," Chuichi smiles, sitting up. "I mean, what else can you do after a day like yesterday. I'm just happy not to be stuck in the nurse's office like the others."

"Me too," you reply. "That mission was a disaster... we all got messed up. I... never thought we would be that outclassed... and not even by Tsuki. By his demidemon daughter."

"So, do you think we're screwed?" Chuichi asks. "I mean... Tsuki seems like the world domination type. What's stopping him from taking over tomorrow?"

"Nothing," you sigh. "We just gotta hope for the best."

Chuichi nods. "Hope... man, we could use a lot more of that, couldn't we?"

You chuckle. "Yeah, we're pretty lacking right now."

"Oh well," Chuichi smirks. "Today's not all about doom and gloom. Today's about recovery. Rebuilding, you know? So let's talk about something else. You know who's been on my mind lately?"

"Mayu?" you ask.

Chuichi chuckles. "Nah, I've given up on Mayu. I don't think me and her were meant to be. And besides, I think her interests lie elsewhere... no, I was just thinking about your dad."

"My dad?" you ask.

Chuichi nods. "Yeah. The greatest fighter in the history of this school, right? I bet he could have taken on Tsuki, no problem."

"If he was around, yeah..." you reply. "But he's not, is he?"

Chuichi shrugs. "Sure... but you are. Let's not be humble, Kaz. You're talented as heck."

"Doesn't stop me from ending up flat on my face half the time."

"Yeah, but you end up flat on your face when other people would end up dead," Chuichi replies. "You're your dads son. I've got all the faith in the world that you can be as good as ol' pops."

"No I can't," you reply. "Nobody could be like him."

"And I'm sure that's exactly what your dad said about someone he looked up to!" Chuichi laughs. "We've all got our heroes Kaz, but there's nothing wrong in trying to one-up them a little. And I really think you can do it with enough hard work. Look... promise me now, pal. With this Archdemon dude on the horizon, you'll work hard to be as good as, if not better than Kankuro ever was... okay?"

>Promise. I won't let you down, pal.
>I'll try... I'll have to try.
>I can't do that, Chuichi... I could never match my father.

>>1005213
>>I'll try... I'll have to try.
D A D D Y I S S U E S A H O Y

>>1005213
>I'll try... I'll have to try.

When I'm not jobbing, that is.

Rolled 60 (1d100)

>>1005213
>Promise. I won't let you down, pal.
Now let's see how badly we let Chuichi down.

>>1005213
>I'll try... I'll have to try.

>>1005213
>>I'll try... I'll have to try.

Rolled 77 (1d100)

>>1005213
>>Promise. I won't let you down, pal.
>>1005222
Best of 3 right?
>I think her interests lie elsewhere
He knows. Let's hope Kaz doesn't have an accident involving strings.

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>>1005222
>>1005227

Why are we even rolling to let Chuichi down

Would a high roll be a complete and utter failure

Would a low roll be a success

Help

I don't understand

>>1005227
>>1005222
>>1005227
>>1005233
Unless another Anon rolls low we're going to be a complete fuck up.

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Rolled 81 (1d100)

>>1005229
Chuichi is the murderer and him calling dibs on Mayu was basically the first thing he ever said to Kaz
And he is already building a Kaz puppet
Kaz is gonna meet an unfortunate end

Rolled 73 (1d100)

>>1005213
>>I'll try... I'll have to try.

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>>1005236
Oh okay-

>>1005238
>>1005240

>>1005233
I thought it was roll low to let down and high to meet his expecctations.

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>>1005241
I'm taking off new friend
Have a totally not lewd Kuin for the road

>>1005245
Goodbye.
And thank you. I needed that.

>>1005233
Welcome to one of the DGA top memes. Rolling for inocuous stuff. It is a staple and is more for shitpost.

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>I'll try... I'll have to try.

"That's... almost the spirit!" Chuichi chuckles. "But hey, baby steps, right? Trust me Kaz, you'll get to that level in no time."

"What's with the sudden pep-talks, anyway?" you ask.

Chuichi chuckles. "Well, facing incredible danger and getting your butt whooped is one way to bring out a motivational side. Now..."

Chuichi rises to his feet and brushes himself off before throwing up his fist. "Let's get started with a sparring session, me and you!"

"Seriously?" you raise an eyebrow.

Chuichi nods. "Yes, seriously! Come on, man. Dukes up!"

You sigh. "You're calling them dukes and everything? What is this, the 18th Century? This is so dumb."

"Don't make me speak in an old-timey accent!" Chuichi laughs. "Now, hit me with everything you've got."

"Chuichi... you know that'll hurt you a lot, right?" you ask. "I'm a lot stronger than you."

"Well, why don't you prove it?" Chuichi laughs. "Come on! It's time for fisticuffs!"

You can't help but chuckle at Chuichi's goofiness. Okay... he wore you down, time for some sparring.

The sparring session was very short of course, as Chuichi couldn't keep up with you in a straight up fight for any longer than half a minute, but it did provide the two of you with some much needed stress relief. The two of you make your way back down into the main school building, just in time to hear the bell ring for lunch. You separate there, as Chuichi moves to help Takeshi with his janitorial duties, while you find another new message on your phone.

>From: Sae
>Hey loser! Get down to the cafeteria! I want to show you something!

She's not one to mince words, but you're also scheduled for a meeting with Akihito for now. You place your phone back into your pocket, wondering where to go.

>Meet with Sae
>Go to Akihito's office
>Wander the school

>>1005262

>Meet with Sae

I love you, booker.

>>1005262
>Go to Akihito's office
Scheduled meetings ahoy!

>>1005262
>>Go to Akihito's office
Therapy over Tsundere
Like this isn't even a waifu thing
Kaz needs therapy

>>1005266
Kaz's been doing (RELATIVELY) well

Indulge me, this once.

>>1005262
>>Meet with Sae
One chance. Maybe another if she sends us another angry text after therapy.

>>1005262

>Go to Akihito's office

>>1005262
>Meet with Sae
Normally I'd go for Therapy but I'm curious to see how she's doing on the fake boyfriend hunt.

>>1005262
>Meet with Sae
Lets see what she wants, Akihito can't get too mad since we're normally a goody two shoes about going to see him, and maybe there will still be time for a quickie with him after anyway.

>>1005262
>>Meet with Sae
Time to tease the Sae.

If we don't meet with Sae, we'd BETTER GIVER HER A DAMN GOOD REASON for constantly blowing her off.

>>1005262
>Meet with Sae
Is she going to show us how many sausages she can fit in her mouth?

>>1005284
﴾ ʘ ͜ʖ ʘ ﴿

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>Meet with Sae

Well, you can afford to miss one therapy session, and you don't really want an angry Sae on your hands today. You make your way into the cafeteria, as you are treated to the bizarre sight of Sae sitting next to Makoto, with her arm draped over his shoulder. Makoto, of course, looks appropriately nervous.

"Ah, Kaz!" Sae exclaims, motioning for you to sit opposite her. "You're just in time to have dinner with me and my lovely boyfriend Makoto!"

"Your what?" you ask.

"My boyfriend!" Sae repeats. "You know, for when I meet with my ex, remember?"

"Oh..." you nod. "Right, I get it."

"Yes, I'm playing the role of her boyfriend," Makoto explains. "I hope we were able to fool you!"

Angrily, Sae elbows Makoto in the ribs. "I told you not to break character, you idiot!"

"Ow..." Makoto groans. "That's rude..."

"You're okay with this charade?" you ask Makoto. "I figured you'd be against lying."

"Well..." Makoto mutters. "I can't say I'm very comfortable with it, but Sae assures me that it's for a good cause. We're sparing a man's feelings right?"

"Exactly!" Sae exclaims. "And we'll be able to do that if you actually look like you're attracted to me!"

"Well, you being incredibly mean doesn't help..." Makoto sighs.

"I'm not mean!" Sae yells, as she grabs a rice ball from Makoto's plate and swallows it down. "Shut up!"

"Such a loving couple," you mutter, rolling your eyes.

"Well, I'm trying!" Sae snaps. "Look, I need to convince my old boyfriend for just an afternoon, okay? If I can manage that, I'll be okay!"

"Well, the two of you weren't able to last a minute," you reply. "I don't believe for a second that either of you could even possibly be a couple. You're far too different."

"Well he doesn't know that!" Sae exclaims. "We just need to look believable to him. Now, tell us how we do it!"

"Please," Makoto smiles, nudging Sae's elbow.

"Fine," Sae groans. "Tell us how we do it... please?"

>Well, you can try acting like you're in love.
>You should find someone who's a better fit. Makoto won't work.
>You should probably give up on the fake boyfriend act. It's not going to work.

>>1005300
>you could try being less of a raging cunt

>>1005300
>>You should find someone who's a better fit. Makoto won't work
Gee I wonder who would fit.

>>1005300
>Well, you can try acting like you're in love.
>Let Makoto do the talking and follow his lead
Makoto has the being nice part down, all Sae needs to do is back up whatever he says.

>>1005300
>You should find someone who's a better fit. Makoto won't work.

>>1005306
I DUNNO ANON


IS IT HOT IN HERE OR IS IT JUST ME

>>1005306
>>1005311
I'm going to laugh when Sae decides to get Ukon to do it instead.

>>1005312
That'll be hilarious. I'm torn between having Kaz do it or Ukon doing it.

Pros of Kaz: ADVANCE ROUTE
Pros of Ukon: Hilarity Ensuing

>>1005300
>>You should find someone who's a better fit. Makoto won't work.
But where, oh were would you find that someone.

>>1005316
Who knows, man, it's a wide, wide, wide world out there.

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>You should find someone who's a better fit. Makoto won't work

"Well..." Makoto mutters. "I certainly don't mind being Sae's-"

"You heard him, loser!" Sae exclaims. "It's not working out! Now scram, you're dumped!"

Makoto pauses in his chair. "W-wait... do you actually want me to just leave-"

"Get out of here!" Sae screams. "Go on!"

Makoto rises from his chair and slowly shuffles off with an upset look on his face. Sae grabs what remains of the food on his plate and gets to eating. "I swear, some people can't take a hint! So Kaz, what are you suggesting?"

"Well, you could have been nicer to him..." you sigh. "But nobody is going to believe Makoto was your boyfriend. He's too wholesome, and you're... well, not. You need to show up with someone who could believably be your boyfriend."

"Ah..." Sae ponders, placing a finger to her chin. "You're saying it should be you!"

"What?" you ask. "No, I was just saying that-"

"You're the only one that's believable!" Sae snaps. "It sounded to me like you were volunteering for the role!"

"I wasn't-"

"Too late!" Sae exclaims. "Okay, first thing tomorrow morning, you'll meet me right here and we can practice relationship stuff. Holding hands, acting lovey-dovey, all that crap you do with Io and Mayu!"

"I don't do that with either of..." you begin, before giving up with a defeated sigh. "Whatever. I'll be there, I guess. If I don't, you'll probably try to shoot me or something."

"There, that's the spirit!" Sae laughs, giving you a hard pat on the back. "You're... you're a good pal, Kaz. Well, you're not a terrible one."

"Thanks, Sae..." you smile, as Sae walks off... to grab more food from a vending machine. You stand up and make your way out of the cafeteria to find yourself being approached by Anri.

"Kazuma, I've managed to retrieve Yasunari's journal," she states, as she waves the small black book in front of your face. "I'm just out of Principal Wei's office... it took a lot of convincing, but he eventually allowed me to have it. Finally, I may be able to discover what truly happened the night he was killed."

>Good for you, Anri. Good luck with the case.
>I'm behind you every step of the way, partner.
>Don't get your hopes up. I still doubt he was killed.

>>1005332
>>I'm behind you every step of the way, partner.
MURDER PLOT TIME BOIS

>>1005332
>>I'm behind you every step of the way, partner.
Just not in the social rolls. I still think we should have went with her, just had to remain quiet.

>>1005332
>I'm behind you every step of the way, partner.

Anri is bro


Also
>"Ah..." Sae ponders, placing a finger to her chin. "You're saying it should be you!"
I lol'd

>>1005332
>>I'm behind you every step of the way, partner
Oh god this feeling oh joy, Sae needs to be around more often.

>>1005332
>Don't get your hopes up. I still doubt he was killed.

>>1005332
>I'm behind you every step of the way, partner.
Personally I still have doubts on the murder plot but I think I can safely support this.

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>I'm behind you every step of the way, partner.

"Partner?" Anri asks with a smile on her face. "I never thought of the two of us as partners, but... it's a welcome title. Thank you for the support... partner."

"No problem," you smile. "So... what does the journal say?"

"I'm yet to read through it," Anri explains. "I intend to do so through the rest of the day. Though skipping to the end, I see that in the last entry he mentions purchasing some sort of package from Io and heading to class. Do you think we should ask Io about it, see if she recalls what he ordered?"

"Sure thing," you nod. It seems like an innocuous last entry, but you never know. Whatever he bought off Io could be a clue as to what happened to the gut. "Hopefully, she's in the infirmary. Let's go."

You arrive in the infirmary with Anri, dismayed to see that Io isn't there. You do however notice that the two books you placed by her bed are gone. So she at least dropped by to pick up your gifts... unless someone else took them. "Huh... maybe she's back at the dorms?" you suggest. "She might have been working her stall during lunch, and is still down there."

"It seems the most likely place to look," Anri nods, as the two of you make your way back to the dorms.

Io's stall is set up outside the dorm building, but it's completely unattended. Huh... maybe she went to her dormroom, to pick up something from her storage.

Stepping into the building and into the hall, you're confused to see Alice sitting down by the door outside of Io's room. "Alice?" you ask. "What's wrong?"

Alice doesn't speak. She only pouts and points to a small note stapled to the door. You pull it off and examine it.

Dear Kaz, I have to apologise for the sloppy handwriting on this letter. Honestly, it was a last minute decision to even write it. Originally, I planned to just pack up and leave without a word as soon as I had the money, but... I don't know. I felt I owed you a goodbye at the very least. If you can't tell already, I'm not in the academy right now. By the time you're reading this, I'll be on the first train back to my home village with all the money I've gained from my sales. I won't be coming back. I know this might seems sudden to you... but honestly this has been a long time coming. I really hope you aren't saddened by this news, Kaz. If you are, just remember... you haven't lost a friend. In fact, you never really knew me at all.

I think it's better for the both of us if you just forget about me and moved on. I've lost count of how many lies I've told you in the time we've known each-other. I lied to you about everything, Kaz. I used you to be accepted among the others. I flirted and bat my eyelashes and give a whole bunch of sob stories so you could take pity on me, and I made you think that I liked you just so you would take my side. I started repeating some of those lies so much that I actually started to believe them. And I hated it. I hated every single time I lied through my teeth, and I'm not sure why... I was never ashamed of lying to people, of hurting and betraying them before... but you made me feel different.

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But a snake will always be a snake, no matter how she sheds her skin. You want to know the worst part? Here I am, writing this farewell to you before I take off, and I still can't even bring myself to tell you why. Really pathetic, isn't it? Well, it's probably better that way. I leave without explanation, and you can put me right out of your mind. I'll just be some girl you once knew, some lying snake who crawled back to her pit once she had sucked the school dry. A girl who never truly liked you, never wanted to be part of your life. That's all I was, and all I'll ever be. Please, don't come after me. Goodbye, Kaz.

Sincerely yours, Io.

You note that the word "sincerely" has been crossed out. Unlike the last time she did such a thing, she didn't re-add it. You stare at the note in disbelief for a moment before Anri asks what it says. Without a word, you hand the note to her, and as her eyes scan the page, you make your way to the common room and collapse into the couch. Damn it all, Io... she really did it. She's gone.

You want to chase her down, drag her back to the academy... but you have to respect her wishes. Still, Io can make whatever claims she wants. She can claim that she never cared, but you know full well she did. She took those books with her, after all. You know that Io was your friend, a good friend, and that nothing she can say now could convince you otherwise. But all of that is false comfort, as the merchant of Dark Gate disappears, leaving you with a pain in your heart that you're not sure will ever go away.

END OF EPISODE 30

>>1005399
FUCK
YOU
BOOKER


Good Thread

>>1005399
Io shippers rage incoming
At least until in a couple of episodes time happenings take everyone to her hometown and she rejoins for McGuffin reasons

>>1005399
know what
fuck it
ive seen enough meta twist in my life to know there's no harm in believing.

>Fuck that go chase after her.

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>Player Question
Next thread will mark the proper beginning of the new arc, following the chase for Rei's cure. What are your predictions?

>>1005408
I can confirm with the coming arc that nobody is going to Io's hometown any time soon.

>>1005420
>What are your predictions?
Despair.

>>1005399
FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK

Nice thread. Was there anything that could've kept her from going?

>Q
I predict that you're gonna have us crying by the end.

>>1005420
my prediction is fuck you
im angry cause i appreciate it from a writing perspective but also fuck you

>>1005420
Thanks for running Booker. I think it was a short episode but the discussion really padded the thread out. Makes it feel full length and such. Lots of posts here, it's nice.

> PQ
Kicking butt all across hell to knock on Hermes' door and have a chat with him. Maybe he's friendly!

>>1005425
>Was there anything that could've kept her from going?

Not this thread, no.

>>1005429
Damn.

Great writing, but I have some choice words for that girl to channel through Kaz next time I see her.

>>1005420
Thanks for running Booker.

>PQ
Awful rolls and SUFFERING as Ryoji and co job at the worst possible time.

>Kaz's reaction when we track down Io to find out what Yasunari ordered
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLDhMU5JvMk

>>1005420
Thanks for runing.
If Io was going to have a dissapear and come back or drag back arc she should have left when she was having her crisis.

>>Player Question
Isamu's sacrifice.

>>1005420
I am not sure how I feel about this ending. Like I appreciate he narative and all but this still sucks.

I know she'll probably be back one day. But I doubt anon is going to be willing to go along for the ride. Didn't ship her, but liked her.

Hope she'll come back at some point. But I guess we'll have to wait.

>PQ
Lots of training and maybe an angel or two being born. Rei will struggld between saying her feelings to Isamu or not. Here is hoping we kick some butt!

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>Bonus Scene

"What are you looking at?"

Kiriko raises her head from the manga and looks over to Roka in the bed next to hers. Mayu is asleep in her chair, and Kiriko's been absorbed into reading for so long that she didn't notice him wake up. Heck, it's already dark out. She expected him to sleep through into the next day, like a koala or something.

"I'm not looking at anything, ape. I'm reading this manga."

Roka stares at it, examining the image on the cover. "That's the Red Mask, isn't it?"

Kiriko's eyes dart between the comic and Roka. "Yeah... I mean, I don't need to tell you that, do I?"

"Are you trying to say I'm the Red Mask?" Roka asks. "Because I'm not, and you should stop accusing me you pesky fly-"

"No, I was just saying you were a fan," Kiriko giggles.

"Oh..." Roka mutters. "Then yeah... I am."

A long silence falls between the two before Roka speaks up once more. "You know... my uncle did the voice of Red Mask."

"What, in the anime?" Kiriko asks.

"Yeah."

"No way!" Kiriko scoffs. "Your uncle was the Red Mask?"

"Shuncho Abe," Roka replies with pride. "You better believe it, fly."

Kiriko sits up in her bed, crossing her legs together as she turns towards Roka. "That must have been so cool!"

"It is," Roka replies, sitting up in turn. "He still sends me a new figurine every Christmas."

"Awesome!" Kiriko laughs. "Then I suppose you're a big fan. You've probably got every chapter of the manga and everything!"

Roka shakes his head. "I've seen every episode of the cartoon a hundred times, but... no. Haven't... read anything."

"Oh..." Kiriko mutters, having remembered Roka's difficulties with literacy. "Hey... why don't I read this one to you?"

"What?" Roka asks.

"Well, you've never read it before," Kiriko shrugs. "But I can read it to you. It must suck to be stuck in that bed without anything to do. And besides, I do kinda owe you one..."

Roka pauses. "Sure... I'd like that."

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Kiriko smiles. "Okay!"

Kiriko flicks to the first page and begins to read aloud. "Greetings, true believers! Last time we left our hero, he was deep in the clutches of-hang on, this won't work."

"Huh?" Roka asks. "Why not?"

"It's a manga!" Kiriko explains, waving the book in the air. "You need to be able to see the pictures for it to make sense!"

"Oh, I guess you're right..." Roka grunts. "Too ba-"

"I'll have to sit next to you!" Kiriko suggests.

"Wait, what?"

Kiriko rises from her bed and moves over to Roka's. "Shuffle over a sec, let me get down."

Roka looks at Kiriko confused, but obliges. Kiriko leans back next to Roka, the bed with little room for both of them, leaving Kiriko pushing up against Roka and leaning her head on his shoulder as she continues to read.

"Hang on... something's weird," Roka mutters.

"What is?" Kiriko yawns, leaning more onto him.

Roka ponders for a moment. "We're not yelling. I'm not angry. What's going on?"

Kiriko giggles. "I think we're just being... nice. Having a regular conversation."

"I don't get it..." Roka replies. "But it's nice."

"Yeah, me too..." Kiriko smiles. "But... let's not make a habit of it, okay?"

"Agreed."

Kiriko smiles and gets to reading. She eventually fell asleep while reading to Roka, her head resting on his shoulder as she snoozed until he carries her into her own bed and tucks her in. He lies back into his own bed, but doesn't sleep. He grabs a notepad and pencil from the nurse's desk as he sits on the bed, staring at it.

"K... K for Kiriko..." he mumbles as he attempts to scrawl on the pad with a smile.

END

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>>1005855
Kiriko please, this is not how you treat someone you just shot down.

>>1005865
Indeed, too cute.
And poor Roka, he won't know how to deal with this so will have to double down on the yelling next day.